Bachelor’s Degrees in Family & Consumer Economics
Education Levels of Consumer Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 969 people earned their bachelor's degree in consumer economics. This makes it the 156th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in consumer economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 969 |
| Master’s Degree | 158 |
| Graduate Certificate | 64 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Consumer Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in consumer economics is $40,141. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,021 and the high is $45,868.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in consumer economics is $21,989. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,871 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,396.
The median monthly payment of a consumer economics graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $262.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in consumer economics. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 286 |
| Women | 683 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 174 |
| White | 572 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 68 |
Most Popular Consumer Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in consumer economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for consumer economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from ASU - Skysong. About 91% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong consumer economics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,141.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer economics. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from ASU - Tempe. About 93% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe consumer economics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,141.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer economics. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UGA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer economics. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UNL. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
The 5th most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UMN Twin Cities. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
The 6th most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UA. Of these students, 28% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer economics. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Ohio State. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus consumer economics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,141.
Texas Tech University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer economics. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Texas Tech. About 32% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer economics at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 40,141.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Middle Tennessee State University consumer economics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,141.
The 10th most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska at Kearney. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UNK. About 93% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer economics at University of Nebraska at Kearney make a median salary of 40,141.
The 11th most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UT Knoxville. About 96% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville consumer economics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,141.
The 12th most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is South Dakota State University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from South Dakota State. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
The 12th most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tennessee State University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Tennessee State University. Of these students, 94% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
Texas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer economics. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Texas State. Of these students, 53% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
Virginia State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer economics. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Virginia State. About 86% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Virginia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,141.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer economics. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UAGC. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Arizona Global Campus consumer economics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,141.
Iowa State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer economics. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Iowa State. Of these students, 19% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Iowa State University consumer economics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,141.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 10,755 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 2,292 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2,117 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 1,979 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 475 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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